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This Day, April 1, In Jewish History by Mitchell A and Deb Levin Z"L

April 1 515 BCE:  The Second Temple was inaugurated in Jerusalem (As reported by Jona Lendering) 527: Byzantine Emperor Justin I names his nephew Justinian I as co-ruler and successor to the throne. This was a “lose-lose” proposition for the Jew... »

This Day, March 29, In Jewish History by Mitchell A and Deb Levin Z"L

March 29 835 BCE (1st of Nisan, 2926): According to some Joash assumed the throne as King of Judah 1188: Emperor Frederick was convinced (both diplomatically and financially) by Moses bar Joseph Hakohen of Mayence to issue a decree declaring “that an... »

This Day, March 22, In Jewish History by Mitchell A and Deb Levin Z"L

This Day, March 22, In Jewish History by Mitchell A and Deb Levin Z"L

March 22 1144: This date marks the first ritual murder libel which took place in in Norwich, England. It set the pattern for subsequent accusations that would be made into the 20th century all across Europe. A 12-year-old boy, William, was found dead ... »

This Day, March 19, In Jewish History by Mitchell A and Deb Levin Z"L

March 19 235: End of the reign of Severus Alexander, the 26th Emperor of the Roman Empire http://www.jewishencyclopedia.com/articles/1153-alexander-severus 1191: Eighty Jews were burned at Bray, France for trying to execute a vassal who had killed a... »